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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.

By Selena Larson and Joe Wise • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services
Digital Transformation

Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services

Discovery Consulting names Rod Gallagher as CEO, expands services to support SAP RISE, aiming to enhance business efficiency and digital transformation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for instant insights
Artificial Intelligence

Piwik PRO launches real-time dashboards for instant insights

Piwik PRO unveils real-time dashboards, offering users immediate insights into key metrics for swift decision-making, vital for sectors like publishing and finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace
Data Analytics

Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace

Workday joins the Australian Federal Government's Digital Transformation Agency Software Marketplace, offering ERP solutions to modernise outdated systems across the Commonwealth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Deltatre appoints Elli Morii as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Deltatre appoints Elli Morii as new Chief Financial Officer

Deltatre appoints Elli Morii as its new CFO. With over 25 years of finance and tech sector experience, Morii will drive global innovation and growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption
Crypto

Here comes crypto: The three stages of disruption

Cryptocurrencies are reshaping finance much like Netflix transformed home entertainment, with traditional institutions facing a critical decision: adapt or risk obsolescence.

By Ben Rose • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine
Supply Chain

Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine

Celonis and Emporix unveil the AI-driven Emporix Orchestration Engine, promising real-time, end-to-end process optimisation with Celonis' Process Intelligence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
Fintech

New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus

Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects
Artificial Intelligence

UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects

In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Restive appoints head of research & experience design
Cybersecurity

Restive appoints head of research & experience design

Melbourne-based Restive promotes Florencia Mostaccio to Head of Research and Experience Design, enhancing their client engagement model and innovative skillset.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks hit 63% of UK government bodies

Sixty-three percent of UK government sector businesses faced ransomware attacks last year, with phishing incidents adding to the sector's cyber security woes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Data Protection

Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise

Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.

By Martin Creighan • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Data Protection

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK's tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
EduTech

MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding

MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Crowdfunding

UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner
Firewalls

NormCyber honoured as Fortinet's Security Operations Partner

NormCyber crowned Fortinet's Security Operations Partner of the Year, solidifying its prowess in advanced cyber threat defence at the UK Partner Awards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services
Customer Experience

CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services

CommBank's app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024